Native American Music Awards Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Gala Event
New York (NY), USA – The Native American Music Awards (N.A.M.A.), will mark its 10th anniversary with a gala celebration on Saturday, October 4th at…
Kingman’s Home Seriously Damaged by Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav hit the home of Claudius Linton a.k.a. "Kingman" (Hoffner Bros., Kingman & Jonah) and he has lost his roof. A small campaign has…
The 2008 Edition of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Concludes on Sunday, September 21
The tenth anniversary season of the KCRW World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl concludes on Sunday, September 21, at 7 pm with Ozomatli, Michael Franti…
Not My Song
Given half a chance most musicians out there in the big, wide musical nebula would give their right arm to have one of their songs…
Global Thursdays Return to the The Arab American National Museum
World music concerts return to the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn (Michigan). Get acquainted with a leader of the new generation of rai musicians…
Latin Grooves Sidestepped and Spammed
Sidestepper – The Buena Vibra Sound System (Palm Pictures PALMCD2138, 2008) Spam Allstars – Introducing Spam Allstars (World Music Network INTRO110CD, 2008) I count myself…
Jazz Utsav
The Shisha cafe jazz fest-a two day music festival featuring some of India’s most accomplished jazz/world music artistes. Day-1 Jazz in Pune has seen a…
Mariza Nominated Again for Latin Grammy in 2008
For the second year, Mariza is nominated for “Best Folk Album” by The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Terra is the fourth album…
Protest singer to release scorching ‘Zimbabwe circus’ album
As the political situation in Zimbabwe gets tougher it’s also getting tougher for Viomak who has taken freedom of speech to a higher and reputable…
Cuban Timba Master Maraca Releases Lo que Quiero es Fiesta
After a few years away from the studio and extensive touring around the world, Cuban flutist and bandleader Orlando Valle ‘Maraca’ delivers “Lo que quiero…